Experimental Methods and Design
An overview of laboratory, field, natural, and quasi-experiments. Students will learn how to formulate hypotheses, identify variables, and select appropriate experimental designs.
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An overview of laboratory, field, natural, and quasi-experiments. Students will learn how to formulate hypotheses, identify variables, and select appropriate experimental designs.
Key Questions
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of laboratory versus field experiments?
- How do researchers control for extraneous and confounding variables?
- What is the difference between independent groups, repeated measures, and matched pairs designs?
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